wire

The Faculty of Law in the University of Oxford, already the largest law school in the UK, has announced the creation of a dedicated institute for the study of human rights law.

A new book, co-authored by Professor Richard Evershed of the University of Bristol, which explains the role of science in uncovering some of the century's biggest food scams is published by Bloomsbury this week.

First it was your fingerprint that gave the game away and then DNA analysis transformed forensic science.

Sophie Rosenberg (Department of Politics and International Studies) discusses the International Criminal Court's trial of Laurent Gbagbo, former president of Côte d'Ivoire.

Michael Dougan is Professor of European Law in the University of Liverpool's School of Law and Social Justice In some respects, the draft seeks to clarify the existing state of EU law in a manner that should be sufficient to address the UK's corresponding concerns.

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (OR TO U.S. PERSONS), AUSTRALIA, CANADA OR JAPAN, OR IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH OFFERS OR SALES OF SECURI

Wendy Bradley, a PhD candidate of tax simplification and regulation at the University of Sheffield, comments on the challenges facing HMRC when collecting tax and pursuing tax avoiders as well as the agency's search for a new chief executive.

Independent review recommends politicians say no unless major changes made A report by an independent review group consisting of constitutional and legislative experts says that they could not recomm

Professor Sir Keith Burnett, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, comments on freedom of speech at universities.

Research by Oxford University shows that 60 percent of UK consumers who used an ombudsman to resolve their complaints about public sector bodies felt 'very dissatisfied' with how their cases were dealt with.

An Oxford University study estimates that of all same-sex couples who had formed a civil partnership in England and Wales by mid-2015, one in eight had converted their partnership to a same-sex marriage by that time. The paper published in the journal  Family Law , shows there was no rush for same-sex marriages compared with the numbers wanting civil partnerships, which first became available in December 2005 (with the Civil Partnership Act).

The evidence given by an expert in rivers from The University of Nottingham has been pivotal in a ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on a centuries-old border dispute between Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

Paul James Cardwell, Reader in EU External Relations Law at the University of Sheffield, comments on David Cameron's plans to reform Britain's relationship with the EU.

Civic institutions, laws and practices need to reflect the UK's less religious, more diverse society, according to Living with Difference , a report released today by the Commission on Religion and Belief in Public Life (CORAB).

The term 'happy trafficking' appears deeply contradictory, but new research reveals a shocking dimension of an escalating trade.

This video discusses six issues arising out of the recent statement of Prime Minister David Cameron to the House of Commons on the extension of offensive British military operations in Syria.

We welcome your feedback Please help us improve The University of Manchester website by completing a short questionnaire at the end of your visit.

A human rights scholar from Cardiff University will next week (30 Nov) intensify a "clarion call" from a network of human rights scholars for governments around the world to deploy a crucial shift in their responses to climate change.

We welcome your feedback Please help us improve The University of Manchester website by completing a short questionnaire at the end of your visit.

University of Sheffield alumnus Sir Nigel Knowles has been appointed Chair of the Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).

The University of Nottingham has purchased an important and fascinating typescript of D.H. Lawrence's Pansies - his best known collection of poems.

Simon Holdaway, Emeritus Professor of Criminology at the University of Sheffield, comments on the questions remaining over policing in England following the murder of Stephen Lawrence 22 years ago.

Leading scholars, lawyers and expert witnesses will gather at The University of Manchester later this week to discuss the growing use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials.

New research sheds light on "grave threat" of economic cybercrime New approaches must be adopted by law enforcers to tackle the escalating problem of economic cybercrime, according to a new report from Cardiff University for the City of London Corporation, supported by the City of London Police.

"There is, almost always, a political price to pay for acts of this kind. Professor Bertrand Taith Last night US President Barack Obama apologised to the president of Medecins San Frontieres (MSF) for the bombing that killed at least 22 in the Afghan city of Kunduz.

University law professor volunteers in 'The Pack' While most of the nation enjoys the Rugby World Cup from the comfort of their homes, a School of Law and Politics professor has gone one step further by volunteering as a roving reporter during the event this September and October.

New survey shows that 70% of those who define themselves as exclusively English would vote for Brexit New findings released today by researchers from Cardiff shows the extent to which the Labour Party is currently out of sync with an increasingly politicised English national identity.

As each day brings a new dimension to Europe's catastrophic refugee crisis, The University of Manchester is able to offer considerable expert analysis on the crisis and the international community's reaction to it.

London Summit: Courts around the world under pressure to resolve climate conflicts A key group of the world's leading judges, lawyers and legal academics will meet on Thursday (17 September) for the

Academics from across the University of Sheffield share their views on the refugee crisis. Dr Lucy Mayblin, Department of Politics For administrative purposes politicians and civil servants like to make a very clear distinction between economic migrants and refugees.

Friday is the second reading debate on Rob Marris's Private Members Bill on Assisted Dying. In general terms it is the same as the Bill brought before Parliament by Lord Falconer before the election.

David Cameron has been widely reported to have agreed to amend the wording on the forthcoming referendum about the UK's position in the EU. But the new wording may not be any better, writes Professor Kenneth Armstrong, Director of the Centre for European Legal Studies. The meaning of The Clash song Should I Stay or Should I Go is probably sufficiently clear for most people who listen to it.

UCL has clarified issues raised by media coverage this week of payments of housing support allowance to staff at UCL Qatar.

As Ukraine marks 24 years since its independence from the Soviet Union, it is embroiled in the most dangerous armed conflict in Europe - against the Russian Federation.

Law researchers at Cardiff University are calling for an overhaul of proposed legislation governing the use of religious courts in the UK In a new publication, Religion and Legal Pluralism , the rese

A disabled teenager has had a decision which stopped her being provided with free school transport overturned thanks to free legal support she received from law students at Cardiff University A local